Toriono Newkirk
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Motivated and adaptable team player, leader, and detail-oriented individual dedicated to spearheading the development of effective solutions that positively impact community members. With a recent bachelor's degree in Communications and Media and relevant experience, brings a strong work ethic and leadership skills to creative environments. As an honor student, has honed abilities in creative development and possesses a keen analytical mindset. Results-driven and possessing exceptional communication skills, excels in leading teams through demanding situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multimedia Journalist & Social Media Manager
FandomWire
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Operate FandomWire official Twitter Account
- Provide content, growth (From 20k to nearly 40k followers since arrival), and networking via social media
- Post daily breaking news and developing rumors
- Establish a branded podcast (Comic Book Saga) and breakdown weekly media news
- Written reviews, breakdowns, and articles for FandomWire official website with SEO experience
- Attended press releases for multiple films
- Interviewed Directors, Actors, and Producers of film and television
ESPN Personality (Jaguars Report)
CMG
09.2024 - Current
- Provide on-air coverage of the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Give analysis of post game and pregame week to week
- Establish analytics-based information on Jaguars roster evaluation
- Converse on expertise in Draft evaluation, prospective athletes that could become Jaguars
- Critique performance of Players, Coaching, Front Office, and provide Media/Lifelong fan perspective with a balance
- Collaborate with co-host on segment ideas and show planning
Executive Assistant & Promotion Liaison
Hustleville Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes
- Collaborated with team leadership and other key stakeholders on key editing and production decisions
- Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary
- Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films
- Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crewmembers
- Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors
- Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems
- Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition
Activations Specialist
CMG
08.2023 - Current
- Manage Product communication across the organization including creating excitement around new product/feature launches, channeling product feedback and managing issue resolution
- Attend, present on and man the booths on industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
- Additionally, the Brand Activation Specialist works the company’s social networks presence and newsletters to strengthen the brand and help the Business Development efforts to develop the pipeline of new business coming in
Event Staff Intern
Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC
06.2018
- Maintaining event relations
- Interacting with Athletes, Public Figures, and Executives
- Host event under Jalen Ramsey
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Publix
08.2022 - Current
- Provides premier customer service, including greeting customers and answering their questions
- Preparation of medications for patients
- Receiving and verifying the prescriptions
- Obtaining Pharmacist approval of filled prescription
- Assisting with insurance claims processing
- Completing patient paperwork related to the filling of prescription
- Ensuring availability of drugs by delivering them to patients or facilities and stocking inventory
- Vaccinate customers and inform them on health-related responses to vaccines
Cashier/Customer Service
Publix
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Provides premier customer service, including greeting customers and answering their questions
- Accepts payment and provide change when appropriate
- Weighs and scans products
- Handles cash and other forms of tender accurately
- Bags products when necessary
- Maintains a neat and clean register area
- Assists in other duties as assigned
Recreational Leader
Saint Leo University Fitness Center and Recreational Sports
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Performing tasks and refereeing recreational sports at Saint Leo University
- Working with other students and personnel, created many relationships with staff and students/ participants
- Time management of associates and participants
Tax Preparer Assistant/Receptionist
Unity Tax and Personal Services
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures
- Process individual and corporate income tax returns, and sales and excise tax returns
- Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses
- Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required
- Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion
- Discuss appointments and cancellations with clients
Founder/On Field Specialist
Newkirk Cuts
06.2009 - 11.2022
- Provided each customer with dedicated service and assistance to build positive relationships and promote long-term brand loyalty
- Projected a positive image of the company by always dressing appropriately, acting professionally, keeping neat, organized vehicle spaces and being punctual for all appointments
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
- Gather and remove litter
- Use Power tools to mow, blow, or edge yards
Education
Bachelor's degree - communications and media
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2024
Associate's degree - communications and media
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2022
High school diploma -
Seacoast Christian Academy
Jacksonville, FL2019
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Canvas Proficiency
- Sales Performance Optimization
- Content Promotion Expertise
- Team Leadership Skills
- Brand Development
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Digital Marketing Campaigns
- Project Oversight
- Effective Writing Skills
- Content Promotion Expertise
- Landscape maintenance
Certification
- CPR Certification & Vaccine Preparation License, 06/01/24, 06/30/26, Active
- Pharmacy Technician State Certified License, 12/01/24, 12/31/26, Active
Timeline
ESPN Personality (Jaguars Report)
CMG
09.2024 - Current
Activations Specialist
CMG
08.2023 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Publix
08.2022 - Current
Multimedia Journalist & Social Media Manager
FandomWire
09.2021 - 09.2024
Cashier/Customer Service
Publix
09.2021 - 08.2022
Recreational Leader
Saint Leo University Fitness Center and Recreational Sports
08.2019 - 03.2020
Tax Preparer Assistant/Receptionist
Unity Tax and Personal Services
08.2019 - 05.2021
Event Staff Intern
Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC
06.2018
Executive Assistant & Promotion Liaison
Hustleville Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2019
Founder/On Field Specialist
Newkirk Cuts
06.2009 - 11.2022
Bachelor's degree - communications and media
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Associate's degree - communications and media
Florida State College of Jacksonville
High school diploma -
Seacoast Christian Academy
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